The pathogen, Microsporum causes ringworm disease in humans and belongs to the same kingdom as which one of the following?

Wuchereria, a filarial worm

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Ascaris, a round worm

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Taenia, a tapeworm

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Rhizopus, a mould

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Solution

The correct option is D Rhizopus, a mould
Ringworm is a fungal infection, that invades the hair and hair follicles. Most cases are caused by Microsporum canis, which is ascomycetes and belong to the kingdom Fungi. Rhizopus is a mould, belongs to Zygomycetes of kingdom Fungi.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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